Szeged, located in southern Hungary, features a mild continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, sunny summers. The city experiences moderate rainfall year-round, pronounced seasonal changes, and abundant sunshine in summer. Spring and autumn are especially pleasant, making Szeged an inviting destination for outdoor activities, festivals, and riverside relaxation.
The best times to travel section shows how the months compare for a visit, so you can find the time of year that fits what you want to do.
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Szeged’s climate is characterised by four distinct seasons and significant temperature variation throughout the year. Winters (December–February) are cold and can be snowy, with average highs around 3–5°C and lows near -3°C. January is typically the coldest month, with temperatures sometimes dropping below -5°C. Snowfall is common, but persistent snow cover is rare. Sunshine is limited in winter, averaging just 2–3 hours per day, and humidity is high, often above 85%.
Summers (June–August) are warm to hot, with average highs of 26–29°C and occasional heatwaves pushing temperatures above 35°C. Nights are comfortable, around 14–16°C. July and August are the sunniest months, each with up to 9 hours of sunshine per day and long daylight hours. Rainfall is moderate, with June being the wettest month (up to 72 mm), and thunderstorms can occur, especially in late spring and summer. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are transitional, with mild temperatures (15–23°C), blooming gardens in spring, and colourful foliage in autumn. Rain falls throughout the year, with annual precipitation between 535–630 mm, and the driest months are January, February, and October. Winds are generally light to moderate, averaging 10–15 km/h, and fog can occur, especially in autumn and winter. Szeged enjoys about 1,900 hours of sunshine per year, with the longest days in June (up to 16 hours) and the shortest in December (about 8.5 hours).
| Average climate data for Szeged, Hungary | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average maximum temperature (°C) | 2 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 26 |
| Average minimum temperature (°C) | -5 | -2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 2 | -2 | -5 |
| Average precipitation (mm) | 29 | 25 | 29 | 41 | 50 | 73 | 50 | 56 | 34 | 26 | 42 | 40 | 496 |
| Average rainfall days (days) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 132 |
| Average daily daylight hours (h) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 |
| Average daily sunshine hours (h) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Average UV index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
The best time to visit Szeged is from May to June and September, when temperatures are mild to warm (20–26°C), rainfall is moderate, and the city’s parks and riverside are at their most vibrant. These months offer ideal conditions for sightseeing, outdoor events, and enjoying local festivals with fewer crowds than in peak summer.
The least favourable time is from December to February, when Szeged is coldest and cloudiest. Snow, rain, and short daylight hours can limit outdoor activities, though the city’s winter charm and festive atmosphere still appeal to some travellers.
Szeged has a mild continental climate with cold, snowy winters (3–5°C by day, -3°C at night), warm, sunny summers (26–29°C), and moderate rainfall throughout the year. Seasonal changes are pronounced.
The best time to visit is from May to June and September, when the weather is mild to warm, rainfall is moderate, and the city is lively with outdoor events and festivals.
Yes, snow is common in Szeged from December to February, but persistent snow cover is rare. Most winter precipitation falls as snow or rain, and cold snaps can bring heavier snowfall.
Szeged receives about 535–630 mm of precipitation annually, with the wettest months in late spring and early summer. Rain falls year-round, often as brief showers or thunderstorms in summer.
Szeged enjoys around 1,900 hours of sunshine per year. July and August are the sunniest months, with up to 9 hours daily, while December is the least sunny, with about 2 hours per day.
Yes, Szeged can experience heatwaves in summer, with temperatures occasionally exceeding 35°C. These periods are usually brief, and most summer days are comfortably warm.
Pack layers and a rain jacket for spring and autumn, sun protection for summer, and warm, waterproof clothing for winter. An umbrella is useful year-round due to frequent showers.
The warmest month, with the highest average maximum temperature, is July (26.4 °C). The month with the lowest average maximum temperature is January (1.6 °C). Overall, the average maximum temperature over the whole year is 15.2 °C.
The month with the highest average minimum temperature is July (14.4 °C). The coldest month, with the lowest average minimum temperature, is January (-4.9 °C). Overall, the average minimum temperature over the whole year is 5.6 °C.
The wettest month, with the highest amount of precipitation, is June (72.8 mm). The driest month, with the least amount of precipitation, is February (24.9 mm). Over the whole year there are 495.6 mm of rainfall on average.
The month with the most days of rain is June (12.9 days). The month with the fewest days of rain is October (7.9 days). Over the whole year there are 131.7 days of rain on average.
The month with the longest days, so the most daylight, is June (Average daylight: 15.1 h). The month with the shortest days, so the least daylight, is December (Average daylight: 8.1 h). Over the whole year there are 11.8 h of daylight per day on average.
The month with the most sunshine per day is July (Average sunshine: 9.1 h). The month with the least sunshine per day is December (Average sunshine: 1 h). Over the whole year there are 5.2 h of sunlight per day on average.
The month with the highest average UV index is June (UV index: 8). The months with the lowest average UV index are January, November and December (UV index: 1). Over the whole year the average UV index is 4.2.
